Notes to SEFA
The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) includes the federal grant activity of the City. The information in the SEFA is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (the “Uniform Guidance”). Therefore, some amounts presented in the SEFA may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements.
Expenditures reported on the SEFA are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. These expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the SEFA, if any, represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years.
The City has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Expenditures in the amount of $273,383 related to the federal grant program, Disaster Grants – Public Assistance, Assistance Listing 97.036, were incurred in the prior year. However, approval was not provided by the granting agency until fiscal year 2025. Accordingly, these expenditures have been listed on the fiscal year 2025 Schedule.